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Monday, September 26, 2011

Jumped in with both feet~~~

If you know me at all, you know that when I'm on intercession from school, I am at the condo at Cherry Grove Beach SC,,,, With waves echoing that familiar soft sound in the background, I have managed to dive into the new JCS Magazine.... Many of my favorite designers have "scored" true delights in this fantastic Christmas edtion.....

Paulette Stewart of Plum Street Samplers has another seasonal winner in her "Yuletide" ornament...I knew I had to stitch it the minute I saw it~~~

﻿40 ct light Examplar LL linen

specified overdyes

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Another designer that I admire and stitch quite often are those designs of Liz Gorski of

Her "Good Tidings to You" design made my wheels start turning about the 'just perfect' finish I have in mind.....prim, simplistic and perfect...

40 ct natural linen

specified DMC threads

Weeks Lousiana Hot Sauce floss

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Life just would not be complete at the beach without adding another La-D-Da finish to my ever growing pile... I had brought 3 of her designs with me, and decided that "Your Gentleness" was calling my name.... So, here it is...Aren't those berries the prettiest deep shade of burgandy??

40 ct Flax Newcastle

npi silks

Lastly, I had promised myself to put a dent in a large WIP project that is on my

"Up for a Challenge 2011" list.....I pulled out A Quaker Christmas by Days Gone By and decided that I can set my sights on finishing this bad boy.. Its about 3/4 done and all red...So, I am going to try my best to finish her...So, here is where I stand on this project as of now..please excuse the wrinkles...she's been drug everywhere so there are quite a few dents in the linen....

36 ct linen

Victorian Motto Faye's Red

Well, if you have stuck with me through this entire long post, Thanks! I appreciate each and everyone of you and the time you take to post a comment....It truly is my inspiration to continue doing what I love ....Here's hoping all of you have a great week.....Happy stitching and enjoy the nice fall weather~

63 comments:

Great stitching Faye! Love Days Gone By and I hope you finish it soon! There were several ornaments I saw in the issue that I thought I would like to stitch but in reality, I will never get to them. Too many other things I want to do!!! Seems as though there is never enough time anymore.

I am new to the site and would love to know what magazines you all are referring to so I can get on their mailing list.

Also, where do you buy the linen? We have two craft stores here. Michael's and Hobby Lobby, but I have a feeling the linen will have to be ordered.

Finally, when you post up the finished ornaments, do you also post instructions on how to finish them? I've never done a tree ornament, but I am not able to stitch as much as I used to due to my fibromyalgia and pain in my hand and shoulders. I would love to do some small projects that don't take a lot of time in between the huge WIPs that I have going on right now!

You are amazing! I love all the ornaments you've stitched up -- the PSS one is definitely my favorite. Love your progress on Quaker Christmas too. And the La D Da piece -- so pretty! Hope you're enjoying the condo!

You have been very busy as usual. Great Job! I did finish my Quaker Christmas from ByGone Stitches in July and am very pleased. I am sad to say that I will not have my 15 for the challenge finished by Dec 31. I'm going to try for 2 more so that would me owing 5, I think.Enjoy your break!Happy Stitching!

About Me

I have been stitching for over 30 years and still love it! I also enjoy going to the beach, teaching children and spending quality time with my husband and two boys. I also have a sweet beagle who is the queen of the house!